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1. An earphone comprising: an earplug, a processor, a wireless interface, a battery, a speaker, and a sensor; wherein when the earphone is located in a user's ear, the sensor detects data indicative of the state of sleep of the user and provides that data to the processor, and the processor is configured to cause the speaker to provide sound to the user based on the sensor data.
An intelligent earphone includes an earplug to fit in the ear, a processor, a wireless interface (presumably to connect to a smartphone or other device), a battery for power, a speaker to play sounds, and a sensor. When the earphone is in the user's ear, the sensor detects data reflecting the user's sleep state. This data is sent to the processor, which then controls the speaker to play sounds tailored to the detected sleep state. The goal is to intelligently transmit sounds from a smart device to the earplugs in a manner selected by the user, such as to facilitate sleep.
2. The earphone of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to cause the speaker to provide a sound when the sensor data indicates that the user is in REM sleep.
The intelligent earphone described previously, which includes an earplug, processor, wireless interface, battery, speaker, and sensor to detect user sleep state and play sounds based on that state, specifically plays a sound when the sensor data indicates the user is in REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. The processor is configured to recognize the REM sleep state from the sensor data and trigger the speaker to output a specific sound or type of sound designed for that sleep stage. This leverages targeted audio during specific sleep phases.
3. The earphone of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer, and the determination that the user is in REM sleep is based on head movement detected by the accelerometer.
The intelligent earphone, designed to detect sleep state and play sounds, uses an accelerometer as its sensor. The accelerometer measures head movement, and the determination of whether the user is in REM sleep is based on the head movement data detected by the accelerometer. Therefore, the processor analyzes accelerometer data to identify the characteristic head movements associated with REM sleep and triggers sound output accordingly. It includes an earplug, a processor, a wireless interface, a battery, and a speaker.
4. The earphone of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises one or more of a movement sensor, a temperature sensor, or a heart rate sensor.
The intelligent earphone, designed to detect sleep state and play sounds, employs one or more of the following sensor types: a movement sensor (like an accelerometer), a temperature sensor, or a heart rate sensor. Each sensor provides different types of data related to the user's physiological state during sleep, allowing the processor to get a more complete and accurate picture of the user's sleep stages. The system also includes an earplug, a processor, a wireless interface, a battery, and a speaker.
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October 24, 2017
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